About the Breastfeeding Series

There are many ways to save lives, some involving dazzling technologies. But maybe in our sophistication we’ve overlooked a way to ease childhood malnutrition that is sustainable, scalable, free — and so straightforward that all hungry newborns cry for it. — Nicolas Kristof, A Free Miracle Food, NYT, 7/10/13

Of all preventive interventions, breastfeeding has the greatest potential impact on child survival, yet only 40% of babies in the developing world are exclusively breastfed. Virtually every mother can breastfeed,if given appropriate support, advice, and encouragement, as well as practical assistance to resolve any problems. Our Breastfeeding Series “shows and tells” this important information to help health workers and mothers achieve greater breastfeeding success worldwide.

The videos follow current breastfeeding standards, were carefully reviewed by our team of lactation content experts, and field tested in several locations in the developing world. There is a set of videos for health workers and a companion set adapted for mothers.

Health Worker “Actresses”

Narrators

Animation

Edmund Earle, Edgeworx Designs

Financial Support

Two grants from the Laerdal Foundation and the Vitol Foundation were instrumental in making the breastfeeding series possible. We’d also like to thank our friends and neighbors in the Mad River Valley of Vermont—and beyond—for their steady support for our film series.